Good Time Indian Restaurant

Good Time Indian Restaurant sits directly on the Kingsway in Caringbah, the main drag through Sydney's Sutherland Shire, and it has built one of the stronger curry reputations south of the river. Butter chicken, Kerala beef curry, Goan prawn curry and garlic naan headline a menu that also covers vegetarian and vegan plates well. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables on the footpath frontage, which makes it a rare dinner-curry option in the Shire where a dog can come along.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted outside only, at the footpath tables along the Kingsway; the dining room inside stays people-only. The Kingsway carries real traffic, so keep your dog on a short lead close to the table with passing foot trade in mind. No water bowl is confirmed, so bring your own. Outdoor tables are finite and dinner nights get busy, so calling ahead on 02 9524 9037 to lock one in is the sensible move, especially on weekends.

Worth knowing

Reviewers rate the garlic naan, vegetable samosas, methi malai chicken and a house dessert line that runs to homemade ice cream. Hours cover two services: dinner from 5pm to 9:30pm Monday to Thursday, then lunch from 11:30am to 3pm on Friday to Sunday with dinner to 10pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Weeknights give you the best shot at an outdoor table without a wait.

Getting there and parking

The address is 361 Kingsway, Caringbah NSW 2229, near the President Avenue and Miranda Road intersection. Street parking right out front is limited but the surrounding side streets are easier, and Caringbah railway station is a short walk away if you would rather leave the car.

Close by with the dogs

For the pre-dinner stretch, Apsley Place Fenced Dog Park at Taren Point is a short drive, and Mr Paisleys Cafe covers the local coffee run, as does Toast 2230 over at Woolooware. More Shire listings sit under New South Wales restaurants and the Caringbah guide.

Pepsi: butter chicken on the Kingsway footpath with the dog tied to the table leg. Not glamorous, entirely correct.